A 4-year-old child survived a road rage shooting at West 31st Street and South Ashland Avenue, police stated at the CAPS Meeting for Beat 912 on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the McKinley Park field house.
The road rage shooting on May 14, 2025, resulted in two arrests in connection with the incident, Community Policing Officer Joseph Jacobo said. These were among 23 people arrested in Beat 912 in the May 14 to July 8, 2025, reporting period.
Jacobo detailed these and other reported crimes, including a separate incident around 1 a.m. on June 29, 2025, in which a man at the 35th and Archer Orange Line station realized he had been stabbed in the side.
Strong-Arm Robberies
The victim told police he was intoxicated and didn’t know who the perpetrator was or where he was stabbed. He was admitted to Stroger Hospital in fair condition and then released, Jacobo said.
Jacobo also reported two strong-arm robberies, including a female victim whose backpack was taken on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at West 35th Street and South Damen Avenue. She was unharmed.
Two Months of Reports
During the May 14 to July 8 period, police received 12 reports of shots fired, 10 calls about a person with a gun and five reports about a person wielding a knife . One gun was recovered during a traffic stop, Jacobo said.
Over these two months, police recorded eight reports of retail thefts and three vehicle thefts. A total of 1,311 calls were placed for police service in the beat.
Upcoming Events
The Chicago Police Department’s 9th District will celebrate National Night Out with food and games from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at McKinley Park near the field house, 2210 W. Pershing Road, Chicago.
The next Chicago Police Meeting for Beat 912 is at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at the McKinley Park field house.
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